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Band 4 Therapy Support Worker

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Aug 30, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Healthcare
  • Leicester

Requirements

  • - Part time -30 Hours (option for full time pending finance)
  • - An enthusiastic and dynamic person looking for a new experience or the next step in your career
  • - Ability to manage a caseload of complex patients in the intensive care units with a variety of conditions
  • - Ability to work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists
  • - Knowledge of rehabilitation for patients with respiratory conditions, post-operative patients following cardiac, thoracic or hepatobiliary surgery
  • - Understanding of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation
  • - Responsibility for managing a caseload
  • - Ability to provide rehabilitation both physically and psychologically
  • - Competence in functional and cognitive assessments
  • - Ability to develop individualised treatment plans
  • - Skills in planning and implementing interventions
  • - Capability to evaluate outcomes of physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatments
  • - Ability to help develop the rehabilitation pathway for patients
  • - Willingness to continue rehabilitation onto the wards after intensive care
  • - Close working relationship with other members of the MDT
  • - Strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy profession
  • - Commitment to the development of skills and knowledge
  • - Willingness to undertake training and work with specialist staff

Responsibilities

  • - Work closely with our Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists to manage a caseload of complex patients in the intensive care units with a variety of conditions
  • - Take on responsibility for managing a caseload
  • - Provide rehabilitation both physically and psychologically
  • - Provide functional and cognitive assessments through timely assessment and development of individualised treatment plans
  • - Plan and implement interventions and evaluate outcomes of physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatments
  • - Help develop the rehabilitation pathway of these patients and continue their rehabilitation onto the wards once they have left the intensive care unit
  • - Work closely with other members of the MDT to complete this along with strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy profession
  • - Undertake training and work with specialist staff to make maximum use of the opportunities on offer

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Band 4 Therapy Support Worker position?

The position is part-time at 30 hours per week, with the option for full-time hours depending on financial considerations.

What team will I be working with in this role?

You will be working closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the Critical Care unit.

What types of patients will I be managing?

You will manage a caseload of complex patients in the intensive care units, including those with respiratory conditions and post-operative patients following cardiac, thoracic, or hepatobiliary surgery.

Will I be required to develop treatment plans for patients?

Yes, part of your role will involve providing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for patients.

Is there opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the development of skills and knowledge is a high priority, and you will be expected to undertake training and work with specialist staff.

What key values does the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust uphold?

The Trust values are compassion, pride, inclusivity, and teamwork, which are integrated into everyday practices.

How can I get more information about the role or arrange an informal visit?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Eleanor Joseph via email at Eleanor.Joseph@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or by phone at 0116 258 3389.

What is the focus of the Trust's new strategy from 2023 to 2030?

The new strategy focuses on high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence, while embedding health equality.

Will I have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)?

Yes, you will closely collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team to effectively support patient rehabilitation.

What is the application process for this position?

For details on the application process, please visit the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust website at http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/.

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust provides a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing health and improving patient outcomes through excellent service and innovative practices. Their purpose is to offer accessible, comprehensive medical care, ensuring the well-being and health of their community.